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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,886.06, 31,330.41 and 6,842.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,886.06, 31,330.41 and 6,842.31 is: 10,263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,886.06 : 31,330.41 = 6,842.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,886.06/31,330.41 = 6,842.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,886.06x = 31,330.41 × 6,842.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,886.06x = 214,372,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,372,377.65/20,886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.90

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